Prosecutors put the amount of the fraud at $1.6 million. Cohen made it sound like not only did Trump know, but that he probably authorized Weisselberg and sons to be paid extra on top of the bonus amount to compensate for the increased taxes they would have to pay. He said it was cheaper for the company to pay the Weisselbergs bonsuses, plus the amount of taxes the Weisselbergs would owe on the bonuses, than to raise their salaries and have the company be liable for the payroll taxes.

Not surprisingly, Trump reacted by calling it a witch hunt and criticizing Weisselberg, who many think lied his as* off so as not to incriminate Trump.

Cohen insists Donald knew all about it, just like he says Trump knew all about how the Stormy Daniels money was paid. I don't know whether Cohen is correct, but I remember watching Weisselberg's former daughter-in-law on the news when she said she turned all her books and records over to the grand jury, and she had a similar story. (Of course, she had just finished a bitter divorce, so again, who knows?)

Also not surprisingly, Trump Org's lawyers promised an appeal. While prosecutors may not be happy that Weisselberg didn't deliver the Trump clan, I think they will be satisfied enough with the conviction of the company that Weisselberg will get the 7 months he bargained for (or maybe less). And Weisselberg's sons are home free.